College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)

Department of
Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management (MSEM)

Welcome to Prof. Costea’s webpages

Syllabus

MSE614 – Intelligent Manufacturing

Spring 2008 – Tu., 7:00PM – 9:45PM, Room JD 3520

The website address of this page is:

InstructorIleana Costea, Ph.D., Professor

Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management (MSEM) Department

Faculty office: Room JD 3309

Tel: (818) 677-3797

(Use during Prof. Costea’s office hours only; for messages use email)

E-mail address:

(Preferred communication by email; always start the Subject line with

“MSE304MW”, then specify your topic; otherwise your email might be

deleted before it is read.)

Office Hours (all PM): M 4:45-5:45; Tu 6:00-7:00; W 1:00-2:00; & Th 6:00-7:00

Important webpages to consult

Costea’s MSE614– Spring 2008 Course Website

This is the website of the MSE304MW - Spring 2008 – Costea course. All material for

this course will be placed throughout the semester: including the present syllabus, and

guides with reading and problem assignments. Material is added as the semester progresses.

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Schedule for MSE614 Spring 2008 semester, indicating what topics are covered in class when,

reading assignments and tests

Professor Costea’s Spring 2008 Semester Webpage

This page contains:

  • Office Hours (Check them here any time you wish to come to see your professor; if any change in a certain week of the semester might happen it will be announced here.)
  • Spring 2008 Class Schedule
  • Links to courses taught this semester & to other courses taught by Prof. Costea at CSUN.

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Official web page of Professor Costea as faculty in the MSEM Department

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MSEM Department webpage - filled with useful information

TEXTBOOK

There will be sections and pages that you will have to read and study, and sections that we will skip. Additional material from handouts (on-line or handed in class by instructor) as well as the in-class taken notes will be used.

2006-2008 CATALOG DESCRIPTION

(Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management program appears on pp. 281-289 of the catalog.)

Please note the change in title to MSE614 – Intelligent Manufacturing, which will only appear in

the next CSUN catalog.

You can also find the 2006-2008 CSUN catalog at: and the MSEM part of the catalog at:

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

  1. Class members are expected to maintain personal and professional standards consistent with The Fundamental Principles of the Code of Ethics of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, which are as follows:

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:

  • using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
  • being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients;
  • striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and
  • supporting the professional technical societies of their disciplines.
  1. Class members will be considerate and respectful of their colleagues
  2. Class members are expected to attend class sessions and to be prompt
  3. Class members are responsible for material in reading assignments, class presentations, discussions, and practice problem assignments
  4. Portions of some chapters of the text will not be addressed; reading and study guide instructions will be provided at class sessions
  5. Withdrawing from (dropping) this course should be accomplished during the first two weeks of instruction. Please note that failure to officially drop this class results in a grade of U, which is the equivalent of an F on your transcript and for your grade point average.
  6. Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating or plagiarizing in any form, you will receive a failing grade for the course and be reported to the university for appropriate disciplinary action. For additional information, definitions and examples of, and penalties for academic dishonesty check the CSUN University Catalog and/or Schedule of Classes.
  7. All cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off during class sessions.
  8. The Caveat Emptor Clause: It is the responsibility of each student to know and follow all the written guidance given by the instructor in this syllabus, and follow closely the class during the semester to be aware of any instructions and/or changes indicated by the instructor in class.

[CSUN] [College of Engineering and Computer Science] [MSEM Department]

Created on January 20, 2008

Updated on January 20, 2008

Send your comments/suggestions/questions to:

Enrolled students need to put the course number (MSE614) first in the Subject line of any email sent to Professor Costea.

MSE614-Costea Syllabus SP08